RE: DST Apology

Yes, and like everything it's easy when you know how... but it is
complicated when every oracle version has it's own process. Even
though I am safe in that I only have 10g dictionary data, I went through
all the motions... and indeed am now putting in the version 4 files.

Two notes:

If you are pressed for time do version 3 to be on time, and to be out
ahead of things like the scheduler which might begin using the affected
times. However, putting version 4 out there now is going to save you
from essentially double dipping for about the same pain. I'm doing
them one at a time, so there is no preasure now, and I can put the 4's
out there.... I found that most of the focus is on 3... e.g. oracle9
query for timezone version 4 installed. Other queries exist, but this
is an example of something available for 3 that 'might' not be available
for 4. I have an SR requesting it, so we shall see. (strictly
speaking it is not necessary).

IMPORTANT: I strongly suggest you heed Brandons advice, because going
back and fixing your data after you are finished seems simple... but be
forwarned of things like how much time it takes. The script itself
warns you it is not quick. (so multiply that by your data). I ran it
and it took forever, but I had no data, and had to prime the pump to get
the script started. I know one other person who says it went quite
quick for her, so buyer beware.

But while we're on the subject (again), let me emphasize for the 42nd
time that the "updated" utltzuv2.sql script as downloaded from Metalink
is in fact *not* complete/correct. I have been trying to get this point
across for weeks now (on this list, under the subject "ALERT -
Potentially Serious Problem with DST Patches for New Timezones"), but
I'm not sure how many people are listening. Metalink released two notes
addressing this problem on Feb 12th and I strongly recommend everyone
read them: 414590.1 & 414826.1.

Regards,

Brandon

From: oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org
[mailto:oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org] On Behalf Of Jared Still

You do however need to make certain that you use the correct
utltzuv2.sql script for your database - it will need to be downloaded
from MetaLink.

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